High School Guidance Counselor

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High School Guidance Counselor

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Position Title:

School Counselor

Payroll/Personnel Type:

9 Month

Job #:

XXXX

Reports to:

Principal

Shift Length:

7.58 Hour Day

Union Eligibility:

Eligible

Starting Salary

$41,500

Position Summary:

The School Counselor in a consultative and counseling role will work closely with teachers, other staff members, and parents, as well as with pupils. He/she will solicit the cooperation of significant adults in the lives of the pupil to facilitate appropriate change in environmental stimuli.

Essential Functions:

• Assist with the modification of behavior of all pupils
• Counsel with small groups of pupils selected because of similar problems
• Counsel with individual pupils
• Function as a team member with the social worker, nurse, and other supportive personnel as the needs of pupils are explored
• Locate and use all available referral services
• Interpret test results to those who need to know and, when necessary, administer or assist in administering tests
• Work with administrators, teachers, pupils, and parents in exploring career education and the world of work
• Assist all pupils in the selection of high school subjects to meet graduation requirements and post-high school plans
• Plan with all pupils'' career and post-high school plans
• Function as a member of the school staff in a counseling role, sharing in the responsibilities of teachers
• Work closely with parents and community agencies
• Initiate and cooperate with others in conducting local research related to pupil needs and the success of school services in meeting those needs
• Keep required counseling records; collect, organize, and analyze information about students from records, tests, interviews, and professional sources
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of theories of human development, learning, personality, and career development
• Knowledge of assessment materials and techniques
• Competent in the administration and interpretation of individual intelligence tests
• Ability to effectively communicate with students, parents, and school staff
• Ability to analyze school adjustment and classroom climate
• Knowledge of information services and community resources
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Competent in time management with attention to priority setting for goals and objectives

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Highly visionary, with a belief that all children and adults are capable of greatness
• Deep understanding of equity, especially in an educational context
• Deeply committed to growing and accepting feedback, with a demonstrated track record of receiving feedback well and implementing feedback effectively
• Must be familiar with the use of computers, including but not limited to electronic mail, the Internet, word processing, and electronic spreadsheets (Microsoft Office).
• Establish and maintain effective and courteous working relationships with those contacted in the course of work (students, parents, and staff).
• Ability to understand and follow basic oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate with students, parents, and staff in an acceptable/courteous manner

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)
• Master's Degree (preferred)
• Illinois Professional Educator License for School Counselor (required)

Physical Requirements:

• Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle
• Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body
• Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree

Working Conditions and Environment:

• Work is routinely performed in a typical interior/classroom environment
• Very limited or no exposure to physical risk

Disclaimer:

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with

Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

In connection with hiring for this position, the district shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or national origin.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)
• Master's Degree (preferred)
• Illinois Professional Educator License for School Counselor (required)

How to Apply

Please feel free to apply at www.ksd111.org/employment

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://www.applitrack.com/ksd111/onlineapp/

Email Address

stephanie-harris@ksd111.org

School District

www.ksd111.org

Position Website

https://www.applitrack.com/ksd111/onlineapp/

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

4/24/2026

Application Deadline

8/13/2026

Start Date

N/A

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District Name Kankakee SD #111 Building Name Kankakee High Schoo Address 1200 Jefferey Street

Kankakee, IL 60901 Phone (815)933-0700 Fax (815)936-8944 IASA Region Three Rivers County Kankakee Employment Type Full-time permanent Job Category School Guidance Counselor Grade Level Unit District

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